🌱Restaurant Constance Named Hottest Spot In Charlotte + Jobs & Events

Hey, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Today's briefing includes updates on the following:

• Restaurant Constance was named the hottest spot in town.
• Richard Rosenberg dies at 92.
• Forty-one employees of Charlotte-based Coats American will be let go and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 75, Low: 40.

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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. Food lovers in Charlotte can now celebrate a local spot recently named one of the tops in town! Chef and owner of the Restaurant Constance, Sam Diminich, shared his mission of supporting local farms and suppliers plus serving delicious meals in the neighborhood with Charlotte Today. If you want to try the hottest spot in town, reservations can be made at restaurantconstance.com. (WCNC.com)
2. The Rosenberg Family announced the passing of Richard Rosenberg, the CEO of Charlotte-based Bank of America. Rosenberg is well known for accomplishing the bank's growth in the 90s, which later became the first national banking chain in the U.S. "Rosenberg was 92 and is survived by his wife, two sons, and five grandchildren." (WFAE)
3. Forty-one employees of Charlotte-based Coats American Inc. will be laid off on April 24. The manufacturer is located in Gaston County, and among the positions that will be discharged are two supervisors, six winding operators, and others. Officials declined to comment about the cut-off. (Charlotte Observer)
4. A Charlotte mother is demanding the school take action on an alleged assault against her five-year-old daughter on the school bus. The mother reported an incident in which an older boy asked the girl to kiss another boy. She refused, and then another student assaulted her. School officials said they couldn't take action until the investigation was complete. (Spectrum News)
5. For those looking for jobs in the Charlotte area, Patch has an updated list with recent openings in and around town. If you see anything that interests you, you can visit the links and apply today. (Charlotte Patch)

Today in Charlotte:

• Listen and Move Storytime at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. (10:30 a.m.)
  
• L&F Tuesdays at Lost & Found. (5 p.m.)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster's Grand Sports Café - Concord. (7:30 p.m.)
• Come From Away at Belk Theater. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte: "18 nights of pure joy having Whitney around the House! She has the brightest personality that will put a smile on anyone's face. We will miss her dearly! Safe travels back to High Point." (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: "Thanks to the amazing efforts of Butler High School’s Student Government Association (SGA), $10,000 was raised for Make-A-Wish recipient, Lucan, sending him on a magical adventure to Disney." (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Charlotte Symphony: "The The Symphony Guild of Charlotte, Inc.’s Heart of the Home Tour returns March 31 and April 1! Taste your way through some of Charlotte's most exquisite private homes. Proceeds support the CSO & The Guild’s music education initiatives." (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Join the Charlotte Symphony and JCSU Choir for an exciting performance on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University on March 21. Tickets are just $15 for adults & $5 for students! (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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